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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Boeing F-15E Radar Modernization Program Receives New Designation

F-15E Strike EagleThe Boeing F-15E Radar Modernization Program (RMP) recently received the designation of AN/APG-82(v)1 from the U.S. Air Force.

The addition of the Raytheon-built APG-82 radar will incorporate Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA) technology into the F-15E strike fighter, increasing radar reliability by almost 20 times as it also improves maintainability, sustainability and performance, and reduces support costs.

The AESA radar, coupled with a new wideband radar radome, will also improve detection capability and tracking of enemy targets.

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